Hockey

Zafar Iqbal pays tribute to hockey legend Charanjit Singh, says he was one of finest players

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Tributes are pouring for hockey legend Charanjit Singh who died on Thursday in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh due to age-related complications.

2022-01-27T18:09:46.442308+00:00 IST

Amit Shah condoles death of hockey legend Charanjit Singh, says he was charismatic player

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of hockey legend Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee Charanjit Singh and said he was a charismatic player.

2022-01-27T15:36:47.145923+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles demise of hockey legend Charanjit Singh

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over the demise of hockey legend Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee Charanjit Singh who passed away in Una district, Himachal Pradesh due to age-related complications.

2022-01-27T13:50:36.368122+00:00 IST

FIH Pro League: Hockey India names 20-member men's team

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Hockey India on Thursday named the 20-member men's hockey team who will represent the country in the upcoming FIH Pro League matches in South Africa, which will be played in Potchefstroom from February 8 to February 13.

2022-01-27T10:09:50.880789+00:00 IST

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh dies aged 92

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Hockey India on Thursday mourned the demise of hockey legend Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee Charanjit Singh who passed away in Una district, Himachal Pradesh due to age-related complications. He was 92.

2022-01-27T09:05:16.073497+00:00 IST

Women's Asia Cup 2022: Defending champions India lose in semis against South Korea, to play for bronze

Muscat [Oman], January 26 (ANI): The India women's hockey team lost 2-3 against South Korea in the first semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup here on Wednesday in Muscat.

2022-01-26T15:38:35.869898+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates Gurjit Kaur on completing 100 international caps

Muscat [Oman], January 26 (ANI): Indian Women's hockey team's ace drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur completed 100 international caps at the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2022 in Muscat.

2022-01-26T13:58:06.232580+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates Vandana Katariya on being named for Padma Shri award

New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday congratulated Vandana Katariya on being named for the prestigious Padma Shri award.

2022-01-26T03:38:34.435156+00:00 IST

France to join Men's FIH Hockey Pro League

Lausanne [Switzerland], January 25 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday announced that France will join the third edition of the Men's FIH Hockey Pro League.

2022-01-25T10:46:26.245120+00:00 IST

Main goal was to qualify for Hockey World Cup, we did that: Women's coach Schopman

Muscat [Oman], January 25 (ANI): Achieving their first target of sealing a berth for the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain and Netherlands 2022, the defending champions India will battle Pool B winners South Korea on Wednesday for a place in the final of Women's Asia cup 2022 here in Muscat, Oman.

2022-01-25T08:53:57.705908+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces 33-member men's core probable group

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday announced the senior men core probable group who will play major international tournaments this year starting with the FIH Hockey Pro League starting next month.

2022-01-25T06:12:12.587803+00:00 IST

India to face South Korea in semi-final of women's Asia Cup after drubbing Singapore 9-1

Muscat [Oman], January 25 (ANI): Following their 0-2 defeat against Japan, the Indian women's hockey team bounced back in style to claim a comprehensive 9-1 win against Singapore in their last Pool A match of the Asia Cup here at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Monday.

2022-01-24T19:03:01.428191+00:00 IST

Women's Asia Cup: Japan outclass India 2-0

Muscat [Oman], January 24 (ANI): After making a winning start to their campaign at the Women's Asia Cup with a 9-0 win against Malaysia in their first match, the Indian side went down 0-2 against Asian Games defending Champions Japan in their second pool A match here on Sunday in Muscat, Oman.

2022-01-24T02:48:59.346423+00:00 IST

Women's Asia Cup: Game against Japan should be good, it will be interesting, says coach Schopman

Muscat [Oman], January 22 (ANI): India women's hockey team coach Janneke Schopman said that the players did well to keep the pressure on Malaysia through the 60 minutes play in their 9-0 win on opening day at the Women's Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman.

2022-01-22T08:09:33.979229+00:00 IST

Women's Asia Cup: Defending champions India dominate Malaysia in 9-0 thrashing

Muscat [Oman], January 22 (ANI): Indian Women's Hockey Team made a fine start to their campaign at the Women's Asia Cup with a strong 9-0 win against Malaysia here at the Sultan Qaboos Hockey Stadium in Muscat, Oman on Friday.

2022-01-22T04:05:08.123095+00:00 IST

Women's Hockey Asia Cup: Experience, team camaraderie will give us edge over other teams, says Savita

Muscat [Oman], January 20 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian hockey team starting their campaign at the Women's Asia Cup on Friday, captain and team's ace goalkeeper Savita expressed that the team's experience will be the key to their performance at the prestigious quadrennial continental tournament which is also a qualifying event for the FIH Women's World Cup 2022.

2022-01-20T07:35:48.530873+00:00 IST

Have worked on understanding the level at which senior team plays, says forward Mariana Kujur

Muscat [Oman], January 18 (ANI): The Women's Asia Cup is a great opportunity to make a mark in the senior hockey side, feels talented young forward Mariana Kujur who hails from the hockey belt Sundargarh in Odisha.

2022-01-18T08:34:55.774293+00:00 IST

FIH updates penalty corner rule, defenders allowed to keep protective gear on within 23m area

Lausanne [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has brought in a set of rule changes to make the sport safer for all the athletes.

2022-01-17T14:42:40.098662+00:00 IST

Hockey Asia Cup: Good performances will give us momentum for upcoming challenges, says Deep Grace Ekka

Muscat [Oman], January 17 (ANI): The India Women's Hockey Team on Sunday travelled to Oman for the upcoming Women's Hockey Asia Cup which is set to take place from January 21-28 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

2022-01-17T09:05:04.434223+00:00 IST

India women's hockey team departs for Oman to defend Asia Cup title

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 16 (ANI): The India women's hockey team left from Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru on Sunday to travel to Oman to defend their title at the Hockey Asia Cup which is set to take place from January 21-28 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

2022-01-16T06:12:31.576190+00:00 IST

Hockey India names 66 players for junior women's national camp

New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday named 66 players for the upcoming Junior women's National Camp which begins from Monday at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Bengaluru.

2022-01-15T08:14:06.251325+00:00 IST